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'Caulfield wittily breaks down everyday dilemmas that might frazzle
you . . . Relax encourages you to make decisions informed by
evidence, in the hope that you might stop overthinking them.'
PANDORA SYKES, THE TIMES 'A handbook that is informed as well as
wise.' OBSERVER A surprising, liberating and scientifically
informed guide to overcoming the anxiety that permeates modern
life. How many cups of coffee should I drink? Are work meetings
really worth the time? Do I really have to floss? Award-winning
public-health expert Timothy Caulfield tackles our daily dilemmas -
from the moment we wake up to when we go to sleep - and the
innumerable cultural, social and psychological forces shaping the
decisions we make. Too often these decisions are dictated by
concerns or beliefs about our world that simply aren't true.
Caulfield shows that these misperceptions unnecessarily stress us
out and cause us to waste time and money. Relax reveals a
science-informed way out of this mess, helping to put your mind at
ease. 'Caulfield provides much needed sanity in a world of claims
run amok . . . I devoured it.' DANIEL LEVITIN, author of The
Organized Mind 'Read this book - it will vaccinate you against
misinformation!' DR JEN GUNTER, author of The Menopause Manifesto
WINNER of the 2021 Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book
Award WINNER of the 2021 Alberta Literary Awards' Wilfrid Eggleston
Award for Nonfiction
"Imagining Science "brings together internationally recognized
artists, scientists, and social commentators to feature a body of
original artwork and essays which explores the complex legal,
ethical, and social concerns about advances in biotechnology, such
as stem cell research, cloning, and genetic testing. Many important
questions and themes emerge from this exchange, highlighting the
linkages between scientific and creative research. This
collaboration also stresses the vital role art can play in
critiquing these biomedical technologies, particularly as
advancements in science begin to challenge our ethical boundaries.
Sweeping changes are being proposed as Canadians examine our health
care system. But what are the legal implications of health care
reform? In this timely collection, lawyers and legal scholars
discuss a variety of topics in health care reform, including
regulation of private care, interpretation of the Canada Health
Act, and the constitutional implications of proposed reforms.
Barbara von Tigerstrom is currently studying at the University of
Cambridge in England. Timothy Caulfield lives in Edmonton, where he
teaches at the University of Alberta.
A bold look at how commercial agendas distort the real science
behind health and fitness studies and misinform the public about
how to live a healthy life. Researcher Timothy Caulfield talks with
experts in medicine, pharmaceuticals, health and fitness, and even
tries out many of the health fads himself, in order to test their
scientific validity, dispel the myths, and illuminate the path to
better health.
Technologies of the life sciences offer tremendous possibilities,
but also numerous challenges. Crossing Over looks at the social and
ethical issues around the new biology, particularly genomics and
biotechnology. It examines the world of biotechnology from
different perspectives, including economics, law, communications,
the sciences, and bioethics. The contributors to this volume
respond to questions such as: How will we ensure technologies
adopted in genomics research are not just economically beneficial
but also socially and environmentally sustainable? What is the
impact of the media on the development of these technologies? What
are the ethical implications? What governance arrangements are
appropriate? How are citizens and consumers expected to
participate? Crossing Over's interdisciplinary approach to the
analysis of biotechnology in society will ultimately contribute to
our overall understanding of this hot-button issue, and will help
us make better-informed choices for the future.
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